About the course

Develop your passion for innovation and make a genuine difference to your community and the environment.Undertake real-world research in unrivalled locations including the World-Heritage listed Great Barrier Reef, the Daintree Rainforest and dry savannahs. Tailor your degree to suit your interests, with nine majors to choose from.

　　Access state-of-the-art research and teaching facilities, like JCU’s The Science Place. Experience a leading-edge education from the world’s best institution for marine and freshwater biology studies and biodiversity conservation.

　　JCU students have the opportunity to tailor their degree to suit their passion. Learn the fundamentals of science in your first year, then select one or two specialisations to continue to build knowledge and skills in your chosen discipline.

　　Expand your knowledge by choosing to study a minor or include elective subjects in your degree. Throughout your degree, you will develop key employability skills in your chosen science discipline. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Teaching Period 1 (February), 2024	Townsville
Teaching Period 2 (July), 2024	Townsville
Teaching Period 1 (February), 2025	Townsville
Teaching Period 2 (July), 2025	Townsville
Teaching Period 1 (February), 2026	Townsville
Teaching Period 2 (July), 2026	Townsville

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for James Cook University

Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR) - 61.80 GCE A Levels - 5. International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) - 24. IELTS - 6 (no component lower than 6.0). TOEFL (internet-based) - 74 (no component less than 18).

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 74.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at James Cook University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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Reviews and rankings

World ranking

　　351st / 1250

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